Charles E. "Charlie" Cate, July 2, 1947 - June 10, 2026.

Charles E. "Charlie" Cate, (78) of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 10th, 2026 at home.

He was born on July 2, 1947, in Blue Island, Illinois, to Joseph and Eileen (Grey) Cate. He graduated from Mount Carmel High School and went on to graduate from DePaul University in Chicago, IL.

He served as a lieutenant in the United States Army for two years. Charlie was deeply involved in his community, serving as a founding member and president of the Notre Dame School Foundation. He could often be found volunteering at Notre Dame School and Church, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family.

On September 6, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois, Charlie married Kathryn "Kitty" Flanagan, who survives. Charlie and Kitty shared 56 wonderful years of marriage together. They raised three children, Molly, Joanna (John), and Charlie (Megan). He also enjoyed time with his two beloved grandchildren, Hank and Alice.  Also surviving is his sister Suzanne. 

Preceding him in death was his brother Joseph and sister Eileen.

Charlie will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to those who knew him.

Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 1010 Moore Road, Long Beach, Indiana,  with Rev. Keith McClellan officiating.  Visitation hours will be Tuesday from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Notre Dame Catholic Church.  Military honors will be conducted by the John Franklin Miller American Legion Post #37 following funeral mass at Notre Dame Church.  Arrangements are being handled by the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Charlie’s memory to the Notre Dame School Foundation, 1010 Moore Road, Long Beach, Indiana 46360.

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